CVE-2017-8696
CVE-2017-8696 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Live Meeting with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 7.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Microsoft Live Meeting
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Description
Windows Uniscribe in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows 7 SP1; Office 2007 SP3; Office 2010 SP2; Word Viewer; Office for Mac 2011 and 2016; Skype for Business 2016; Lync 2013 SP1; Lync 2010; Lync 2010 Attendee; and Live Meeting 2007 Add-in and Console allows an attacker to execute code remotely via a specially crafted website or a specially crafted document or email attachment, aka "Microsoft Graphics Component Remote Code Execution."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-8696?
- Windows Uniscribe in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows 7 SP1; Office 2007 SP3; Office 2010 SP2; Word Viewer; Office for Mac 2011 and 2016; Skype for Business 2016; Lync 2013 SP1; Lync 2010; Lync 2010 Attendee; and Live Meeting 2007 Add-in and Console allows an attacker to execute code remotely via a specially crafted website or a specially crafted document or email attachment, aka "Microsoft Graphics Component Remote Code Execution."
- How severe is CVE-2017-8696?
- CVE-2017-8696 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-8696 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-8696?
- CVE-2017-8696 primarily affects Microsoft Live Meeting. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-8696?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-8696 published?
- CVE-2017-8696 was published on 2017-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100780
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039344
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8696
Affected products (13)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:live_meeting:2007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:lync:2010:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:lync:2010:*:attendee:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:lync:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2007:-:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_2010:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_web_apps:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_word_viewer:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:skype_for_business:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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